AI Transformation Lead - Edtech

Freshminds Interim; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mission-driven technology company is seeking an experienced AI Strategy & Transformation Lead for a pivotal 3-month contract. The role focuses on driving AI-enabled transformation across multiple business functions, developing clear milestones, and working in a hybrid model with 2-3 days in the Central London office. The ideal candidate has over 4 years in strategy consultancy and a proven track record in AI transformation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in top-tier strategy consultancy, plus experience in high-growth tech environments.
• Proven track record delivering end-to-end AI strategy and transformation.
• Strong conceptual and structured thinker, able to break down ambiguity into actionable plans.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across departments to identify requirements for transformation.
• Lead workshops with stakeholders to understand workflows and pain points.
• Define governance structures for human oversight.

Skills

Strategy development

AI transformation

Workshop facilitation

Stakeholder management

Conceptual thinking

Tools

Asana

Notion

Job description

A leading, mission-driven technology company is seeking an experienced AI Strategy & Transformation Lead for a pivotal 3-month contract to help shape the future of work and education delivery in the AI era, working at the intersection of human expertise and artificial intelligence.

You will drive the design and delivery of AI-enabled transformation across multiple business functions. Working cross-functionally, you'll identify transformation prerequisites, lead workshops to map workflows and pain points, and define governance for human-AI collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across departments to identify requirements for transformation
• Lead workshops with stakeholders to understand workflows and pain points
• Define governance structures for human oversight
• Work with Tech/Data to design system architecture for future states
• Prioritise and construct business cases for interim, high-impact solutions
• Develop and deliver 18-month transformation roadmaps with clear milestones

Qualifications

• 4+ years in top-tier strategy consultancy, plus experience in high-growth tech environments
• Proven track record delivering end-to-end AI strategy and transformation
• Strong conceptual and structured thinker, able to break down ambiguity into actionable plans
• Skilled in managing workstreams and stakeholders, using tools like Asana or Notion

Details

• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: 3 months (potential to extend/convert to perm)
• Rate: £700-£850 Ltd/day
• Location: Hybrid with 2-3 days in Central London office